as in scams
an instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
the explanation was so plausible that I never suspected it was all a con to make off with my car
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as in studies
to commit to memory
usually candidates con their entire campaign speech, right down to the jokes they supposedly ad-lib
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as in reviews
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
seemed to be conning his face for any sign of uncertainty
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as in hustles
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
a fly-by-night operator who had conned hundreds of would-be homeowners out of their hard-earned money
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as in tricks
to cause to believe what is untrue
tried to con me into thinking that he had actually won the lottery
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Recent Examples of cons
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
But his commentary weighed the pros and the cons of the decision.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Cambodia and neighboring Laos have become centers for stealing money via bogus investment opportunities, romance scams and other online cons.
—Michael Sullivan, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
Samsung microwaves cons There are very few convection microwaves models available, which some users may miss.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Here are the pros and cons of vinyl, aluminum, and wood windows, as well as a couple of compromises.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
That said, the pros of mountain living usually outweigh the cons.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Keep reading to better understand the pros and cons of each.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 20 Feb. 2026
Here are the pros and cons of each.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
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Compression packing cubes cons Quality compression packing cubes cost more than standard compression cubes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
But his commentary weighed the pros and the cons of the decision.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Cambodia and neighboring Laos have become centers for stealing money via bogus investment opportunities, romance scams and other online cons.
—Michael Sullivan, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
Samsung microwaves cons There are very few convection microwaves models available, which some users may miss.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Here are the pros and cons of vinyl, aluminum, and wood windows, as well as a couple of compromises.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
That said, the pros of mountain living usually outweigh the cons.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Keep reading to better understand the pros and cons of each.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 20 Feb. 2026
Here are the pros and cons of each.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
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